Greece wildfires: Minister calls out 'arsonist scum' as 79 arrests made

2023-08-25 12:45

Police make 79 arrests for arson as deadly wildfires ravage the country.

Greece wildfires: Minister calls out 'arsonist scum' as 79 arrests made

Greece has called out "arsonist scum" after police made 79 arson arrests over wildfires ravaging the country.

Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias said there had been several attempts by arsonists to start new fires on Mount Parnitha, north-west of Athens.

The blaze is one of hundreds...